Constitutional Court concludes ‘difficult’ first term

With the expiration of the term of six members and alternate members of the Constitutional Court, a vacuum threatens to arise. On 7 May, the term of these members will expire, leaving only two members – Richel Apinsa (vice-chairman) and Geetapersad Gangaram Panday (member), who were sworn in on 15 February last year. The institution also currently has no secretary. Nominations for the appointment of members of the Constitutional Court must, by l…